TIA 222 G Explained

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ANSI/TIA-222-G Explained
John R. Erichsen, P.E., S.E.
Introduction
ANSI/TIA-222-G-2005
A big change the
biggest since 1986
9 years of Work
Published August 2005
Addendum 1 published
October 2006
Addendum 2 published
by January 2008
Revision G Philosophy Why

Change?
New Technology
Engineering Theory LRFD vs. ASD Explicit Impact
Controversial LRFD is not universally used
ASD has not been updated since 1989
A merged LRFD and ASD manual may appear in the future
Computing Resources Implicit impact

Increase computing power allows greater
calculation/programming sophistication
Research Implicit Impact

Bracing capacity - ERI
Wind Tunnel Studies - PiRod
Greater Understanding of Wind Loads - EUROCODE

Change?
Building Code Consolidation
Simplify building permit process nationally
Unify the application
Development of the IBC
Consolidation of
SBC
UBC
BOCA

Change?
Changes in Environmental Loads
New Wind Speed Measurement Techniques
Shift from Fastest mph to 3-Second Gust
Government Mandated Change
Development of National Ice Loads

ASCE-7 05 will make ice loads mandatory
Study now covers the entire United States
Seismic Loading
May govern in very special circumstances

Change?
A desire by the Main Committee to improve buyer/user
confidence
Eliminate the interpretations that may not be compatible with
theory or the intent of the standard
Define the rules. Less reliance on Engineering Judgment
Acknowledgement that revision F did not always allow the
user/buyer to make a confident competent comparison of
competing designs
Raise the bar
Create an International Standard (IASS Moscow Feedback)
Loads Different Type
Developing a Wind Load

Classify the structure by use and risk
- Classification will adjust the return period.
- How will the structure be used (Ham Operation vs. 911)?
- What is the risk to life and Property (Located in a urban
environment vs. Rural)?
What is the local environment?

- Exposure to wind (surface roughness). Exposure Categories: B,
C, and D.
- Topography (flat or on top of a hill). Topographic Categories 1
through 5.
Return Periods
Class I 25 year return Period

Probability of occurrence in one year = 0.04
Importance Factor, I = 0.87
Creates a wind pressure that is
13% less than Class II, (7% decrease in windspeed)
24% less than Class III (13% decrease in windspeed)
Class II 50 year return Period

13% Greater than Class I, (7% increase in windspeed)
15% less than Class III, (7% decrease in windspeed)
Class III 100 year return Period

13% Greater than Class II, (7% increase in windspeed)
24% Greater than Class I (13% increase in windspeed)
Exposure Categories Exposure B
Urban and Suburban

Wooded Areas
Filled with Obstructions the Size
of Single Family Dwellings
Must surround the structure at
least 2,630 ft or 10 times the
structure height in all directions
whichever is greater
Exposure Categories Exposure C
Open terrain with scattered obstructions having

heights generally less than 30 ft [9.1 m].
This category includes flat, open country,

grasslands and shorelines in hurricane prone
regions.
Exposure Categories Exposure D
Flat, unobstructed shorelines exposed to wind flowing over open water (excluding shorelines in
hurricane prone regions) for a distance of at least 1 mile [1.61 km].
Shorelines in Exposure D include inland waterways, lakes and non-hurricane coastal areas.
Exposure D extends inland a distance of 660 ft [200 m] or ten times the height of the structure,
whichever is greater.
Smooth mud flats, salt flats and other similar terrain shall be considered as Exposure D.
Wind
Shift from Fastest mph to

3-second Gust wind
speed
Government changed the
measurement standard in the
early 1990s (ASCE 7-95)
Conversion Factors
Wind
Wind
Wind on Ice & Ice

Ice map is developed for Glaze
only.
It does not include Rime Ice
An analytical estimate based upon
computer modeling and empirical
observations
The Wind on Ice and Ice thickness
listed cannot be separated. The
model is based upon a wind
mechanism that drives ice
accumulation. Lower winds will
result in a different ice thickness and
vice versa.
Wind on Ice & Ice

1. The importance factors shift the ice
loading return periods in the same
manner as the 3-second gust wind speed.
2. It is a defined requirement.
3. 1/4 ice can be ignored.
4. Pay close attention to special wind
regions indicated by the shaded areas.
5. All values represent zones. No
interpolation.
6. Pay attention to the notes in the figure.
Northwest
Columbia River Basin
Lake Superior Region
Alaska
Terrain Features (Topography)
EIA Standard has adopted the 5 categories defined by ASCE

However, the calculations were simplified.
Escarpment
2-D Ridge or 3-D Axisymmetrical Hill
Terrain Features
Category 1: No abrupt changes in general topography, e.g. flat or rolling terrain, no wind
speed-up consideration shall be required.
Category 1 No Impact,
Terrain Features are ignored.
Terrain Features
Category 2: Structures located at or near the crest of an escarpment. Wind speed-up
shall be considered to occur in all directions. Structures located on the lower half of
an escarpment or beyond 8 times the height of the escarpment from its crest, shall be
permitted to be considered as Topographic Category 1.
Structures A & B Category 1

Structures C & D Category 2
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Terrain Features
Category 3: Structures located in the upper half of a hill. Wind speed-up shall be
considered to occur in all directions. Structures located in the lower half of a hill shall
be permitted to be considered as Topographic Category 1.

A hill is a rise from

average terrain in all
directions.
Terrain Features
Category 4: Structures located in the upper half of a ridge. Wind speed-up shall be
considered to occur in all directions. Structures located in the lower half of a ridge
shall be permitted to be considered as Topographic Category 1.

A ridge is a rise from average

terrain in two directions.
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Terrain Features
Category 5: Wind speed-up criteria based on a site-specific investigation.
For topographic category 5, Kzt shall be based on recognized

published literature or research findings.
Use IBC or ASCE 7-05
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Topographic Features
Escarpment
Hill
Ridge
Default Environmental Values

As listed in
ANNEX A: PROCUREMENT AND USER
GUIDELINES
Default Structure Class: II
Exposure Category C
Topographic Category 1
Assume the guy elevations are equal to the
base elevation
Default Seismic Site Class D (Stiff Soil)
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Antenna Loads
Area calculations derived utilizing a standardized approach

Less latitude for the designer.
Must include antenna pipes Depends on the direction under
consideration
Design Wind Force on Appurtenances
The design wind force on appurtenances (either discrete or linear

but excluding microwave antennas), FA, shall be determined from
the equation:
FA = qz Gh (EPA)A
Where (EPA)A = Ka[(EPA)N cos2() + (EPA)T sin2()]
(EPA)N = (Ca AA)N

(EPA)T = (Ca AA)T
Equivalent flat plate areas based on Revision C of this Standard shall be

multiplied by a force coefficient, Ca, equal to 2.0 except when the
appurtenance is made up of round members only, a force coefficient of
1.8 may be applied.
Appurtenances
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Appurtenances
Wind Speed Domains
Subcritical Reynolds Numbers, Re < 2.78 x 105

Transitional - 2.78 x 105 Reynolds Numbers, Re 5.56 x 105
Supercritical Reynolds Numbers, Re > 5.56 x 105
Subcritical
Supercritical
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Windspeed Domain Subcritical to

Transitional to Supercritical
Exposure B

Exposure C
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Exposure D
Appurtenances
Defined Default Cellular Antenna Areas for bids
Ice
ti 0.50
[ti 13 mm]
No ice
Ice
0.50 < ti 1.50
[13 < ti 38 mm]
(EPA)A
ft2
[m2]
Wt
kips
[kN]
(EPA)A
ft2
[m2]
Wt
kips
[kN]
(EPA)A
ft2
[m2]
Wt
kips
[kN]
Light
(9 antennas max)
55 [6.5]
0.75 [3.3]
75 [7.9]
1.00 [3.3]
110 [10.2]
1.50 [6.7]
(9) 1 5/8 in. diameter

(2.0 in. [51 mm] OD)
Heavy
(12 antennas max)
80 [8.4]
1.20 [5.3]
100 [9.3]
1.20 [5.3]
135 [12.6]
2.00 [8.9]
(12) 1 5/8 in. diameter

(2.0 in. [51 mm] OD)
Carrier Type
Transmission
Lines
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Line Loads
LINE LOADS CAN NO LONGER BE
CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE
SECTION AREA!
It is an appurtenance. No longer a
distinction between discrete and linear
The designer will utilize the same force
coefficients, Ca, factors that are applied to
antennas, and other discrete
appurtenances.
Line Loads
Sheltering:
Based upon voids ratio (1- )
Only applicable to sub-critical flow.
Sheltering effects allowed when the line loads are entirely on the inside of the
structure or is outside the cross section of the and entirely within the face zone.
Triangular Cross Section
Square Cross Section
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Line Clusters
(EPA)A = Ka[(EPA)N cos2() + (EPA)T sin2()]
Can be treated as
individual lines.
Must treat as
rectangular line
clusters utilizing
(EPA)A Approach
Lines and Monopoles
Section 2.6.9.1.2
Note: In the absence of a detailed transmission line layout and
installation bend radii of the lines, the minimum diameter of a
pole structure shall not be less than the diameter which results in
45% utilization of the cross-section for the placement of internal
transmission lines.
USE INTERPRETATION A !
Remember: In the absence of a detailed transmission line
layout and installation bend radii of the lines
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Mount Loads
Mount loads will be defined and calculation procedures are established.
Divided into broad approaches

Mounting Frames
Symmetrical Frame/Truss Platform

Low Profile Platform
Symmetrical Circular Ring Platform
(EPA)A = Ka[(EPA)N cos2() + (EPA)T sin2()] -
Mounting Frames
MOUNTING FRAME
(TYP)
0.75 REDUCTION FACTOR NOT ALLOWED
MOUNTING FRAME
(TYP)
Ka = 0.8 can be applied to

antennas and antenna
mounting pipes mounted
on the Symmetric
Frame/Truss Platform.
Subcritical Flow Only!
A reduction of
the structure
forces is not
allowed
0.75 REDUCTION FACTOR APPLIES

(MINIMUM OF 3 MOUNTING FRAMES REQUIRED)
Figure 2-6: Multiple Mounting Frames
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on the Symmetric
A reduction of
the structure
forces is not
allowed
(TRUSS TYPE)
Figure 2-7: Symmetrical Frame/Truss Platforms

on the Symmetric
A reduction of
the structure
forces is not
allowed
Figure 2-8: Low Profile Platforms
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Ka = 0.8 can be
applied to antennas
and antenna
mounting pipes
mounted on the
Symmetric
Frame/Truss
Platform. Subcritical
Flow Only!
A reduction of
the structure
forces is not
allowed
Figure 2-9: Circular Ring Platforms
Mounts Universal Issues

Notes for all mounting frame/platform
types:
Ka shall equal 1.0 for antennas and antenna
mounting pipes under transitional or
supercritical flow conditions.
Grating and other horizontal working surfaces
need not be included in the effective projected
area.
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Shielding
Ka = 1.0 if the shielding
principals listed are to
be applied.
Seismic Loads
New Section A response to changes in building codes
and a greater understanding of how seismic loads occur.
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Seismic Earthquake Loads

Based upon
Site Classification Ignored for Site Class I

Structure irregularities
Not required if the Short Period (Ss) is less than 1.00.
Not required for structure there is a structural irregularity and
when the equivalent seismic base shear is less the 50% of the
50 year return period wind loading.
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Structure Irregularities
Type
Description
Torsional Irregularity
Center of mass of a section including

appurtenances is offset from the vertical
alignment of the structure by more than
30% of the smallest plan dimension of the
section.
Stiffness Irregularity
Average bending stiffness of a section

(IS/LS) varies by more than 50% from an
adjacent section.
Mass Irregularity
Mass per unit length (MS/LS) of a section

including appurtenances varies by more
than 200% from an adjacent section.
Where: IS = average moment of inertia of a section

MS= total mass of a section
LS = length of a section
Notes:
1.A section of a structure shall be considered as the portion between leg connections
for latticed structures and the distance between splices in tubular pole structures, not to
exceed 50 ft [15 m] for any structure.
2.The mass and stiffness of guys for guyed masts shall be excluded when determining
irregularities.
3.Torque arms, star mounts, etc. shall not be considered as a stiffness irregularity.
4.Mounting frames, antenna mounts, platforms, etc, shall not be considered as a
stiffness irregularity.
Seismic Analysis Procedure Methods

Analysis Procedure Method
Description 1
Height Limitations on Analysis Procedure Methods

No mass or stiffness irregularities
per Table 2-9
Self-Supporting
With
mass
or
stiffness
irregularities per Table 2-9
Poles
Latticed
100 ft
[30 m]
No Limit
N/A
N/A
1500 ft
[457 m]
No Limit
No Limit
N/A
200 ft
[61 m]
600 ft
[183 m]
N/A
Modal Analysis,
Method 3 in accordance with
2.7.9
No Limit
No Limit
N/A
No Limit
No
Limit
N/A
Time-History Analysis,
2.7.10
No Limit
No Limit
No Limit
No Limit
No
Limit
No
Limit
Latticed
Equivalent Lateral Force,

2.7.7
50 ft
[15 m]
Equivalent Modal Analysis,

2.7.8
Self-Supporting
Guyed
Masts 2
Guyed
Masts 2
Poles
Notes:
1.Vertical seismic forces may be ignored for Methods 1, 2 & 3.
2.Method 4 shall be used when the horizontal distance from the base of the structure to any guy
anchor point exceeds 1000 ft [305 m].
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Seismic Earthquake Loads

There is a procedure defined in the Standard
When required, earthquake loads shall be evaluated in accordance with the seismic analysis
procedures specified in 2.7.4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
An importance factor I shall be determined from Table 2-3 based on the structure classification
listed in Table 2-1.
Determine an appropriate seismic analysis procedure method for the structure from Table 2-10.
Determine the maximum considered earthquake spectral response acceleration (expressed as a
ratio to the acceleration due to gravity) at short periods (Ss) and at 1 second (S1) from 2.7.5.
Determine the Site Class based on the soil properties at the site in accordance with Table 2-11.
Modification factors Fa and Fv, based on the Site Class, shall be determined from Tables 2-12 and
2-13 respectively.
The design spectral response acceleration at short periods (SDS) and at 1 second (SD1) shall be
determined in accordance with 2.7.6.
Seismic Site Class

The soil type will define the Shake of the Quake
Site
Class
Description of Upper 100 ft [30.5 m] of

Soil for the Site Location
Standard Penetration
Resistance, N
Cohesionless Soils
PI 20
Undrained Shear Strength,

Su
Cohesive Soils
PI > 20
Hard rock with 10 ft [3 m] or less of soil

overburden.
N/A
N/A
Competent rock with moderate

fracturing and weathering with 10 ft [3
m] or less of soil overburden.
N/A
N/A
Very dense soil, soft rock or highly

fractured and weathered rock.
> 50
> 2 ksf
[100 kPa]
Stiff soil.
15 to 50
1.0 to 2.0 ksf [50 to 100 kPa]
< 15
< 1.0 ksf [50 kPa]
Weak soil (excluding site class F).
Soil profiles over 10 ft [3 m] thick with PI 20, moisture

content 40%, Su < 0.5 ksf [25 kPa]
Soils vulnerable to potential failure or

collapse under seismic loading.
Soil profiles containing any of the following: peat and/or highly

organic clays over 10 ft [3 m] thick, very high plasticity clays
(PI > 75) over 25 ft [7.6 m] thick, soft/medium clays over 120 ft
[36.6 m] thick, liquefiable soils, quick and highly sensitive
clays, collapsible weakly cemented soils.
Analogy: Rock (Site Class A) vs. Jell-O (Site Class E-F)
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Earthquake Detailing
Still driven by building codes and engineering practices. Not a part of the standard .
Considered covered as a product of the
Standard of Practice of the Engineering Profession
Serviceability
The standard lists a minimum recommendation.
60 mph 3-second gust windspeed recommended.
Serviceability should be derived based upon performance and reliability of

the system. Consider Issues such as
Redundancy Economic loss Cost of the structure is inversely proportional to increasing the
serviceability requirements of the structure. (Does not include RF Issues)
Acceptable risk Life and property (Consider impact upon society,
Communications role in society.)
Values used:
1.0 D + 1.0 Dg + 1.0 W o (Refer to 2.3.1)
Dg Dead load of guys

D Dead Load of the structure and appurtenances, excluding guys
W o wind load without ice.
Importance Factor = 1.0 (Remember this is a return period modifier)

Exposure Category and Topography Factors should remain unchanged.
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Analysis
Specific techniques are required
Meant to correct issues like
A guyed tower Column that is too narrow
Guy spans that are too large
Underestimating loads
Tuning the member selection process too closely to the
results of the wind analysis.
Inflection points reflect a mathematical concept.
A tall tower is subjected to wind that will move up and
down the tower in approximately 180 ft long segments.
The movement of gusts up and down the tower will
eliminate the inflection points.
Analysis - General Issues

Patch Loading
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Analysis Techniques What is

acceptable? Section 3.4
(a) Self-Supporting Latticed Towers
1. An elastic three-dimensional truss model made up of straight
members pin connected at joints producing only axial forces in
the members.
2. An elastic three-dimensional frame-truss model where
continuous members (legs, K-type bracing horizontals without
plan bracing) are modeled as 3-D beam elements producing
both moments and axial forces in the members while the
remaining members which are subjected primarily to axial
loads may be modeled as 3-D truss elements producing only
axial forces in the members.

(b) Self Supporting Pole Structures:
1. An elastic three-dimensional beam-column model producing
moments, shears and axial forces in the pole structure.
2. Unless the analysis model considers second order effects within
each element, the minimum number of beam elements shall be
equal to five per pole section and the maximum beam element
length shall not exceed 6 ft.
3. Note: Due to modeling complexity (e.g. meshing, element
interconnection, ) of plate or shell models, the stresses
obtained from such models shall not be less than the stresses
obtained from the beam-column model noted above.
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(c) Guyed Masts
1. An elastic three-dimensional beam-column where the mast is modeled
as equivalent three-dimensional beam-column members supported by
cables represented either as non-linear elastic supports or cable
elements. This analysis produces moments, shear and axial forces in
the mast, which results in individual member forces.
2. An elastic three-dimensional truss model where individual members of
the mast are modeled as straight members connected at joints
producing only axial forces in the members. The cables are
represented as cable elements.
3. An elastic three-dimensional frame-truss model where continuous
members (legs) of the mast are modeled as 3-D beam elements
producing both moments and axial forces in the members while other
members may be modeled as 3-D truss members. The cables are
represented as cable elements.

Loads must be equally distributed to each leg joint of the cross section at the
panel points for three dimensional truss or frame models.
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The horizontal design wind force for appurtenances shall be distributed to each
leg joint according to the location of the appurtenance.

Local bending shall be considered for structural components supporting
appurtenances that are supported in the middle half of a component.
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For main bracing members, local bending shall be considered for the condition
of wind normal to the plane of the bracing members with no axial load
considered.
Design Strength
Follows AISC LRFD Criteria
Adjusted where appropriate Ex. Guy Wires
Link plates
Longitudinal Welds for Tubular Pole Structures
Research data that improves or supersedes
AISC criteria
Welded Sections Bracing K-factors
Redundant capacity
Angle Bracing Capacity Tension Restraint.
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Manufacturing General Purpose

Primary focus Create some minimum qualitative
requirements
Qualified vs. Pre-qualified Steel
Pre - qualified List provided Table 5-1
Qualified must meet the minimums
Must obtain test reports from the steel fabricator or a testing

laboratory
Misc.
Guy anchors and direct embedded steel exposed to soil must be
protected from low resistivity soil (50 ohm-m) or measured pH
values that are below 3 or greater than 9.
Acceptable Corrosion Protection techniques are listed in Annex H
Pre- Qualified Steel

Steel Is it Pre-Qualified?
If not what then?
Carbon Equivalent cannot
exceed 0.65
Minimum elongation of 18%
Charpy V-notch
requirements Thickness
greater than 5
Well documented
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Other Structural Materials Why

this section?
The advent of unconventional materials
requires the standard to ensure this does
not become a hole.
Example: Fiberglass/Poly-fiber
reinforcement
Guy Assemblies Some Changes

Modulus of Elasticity
In the absence of specific cable manufacturers data, the modulus of elasticity of a steel cable used for analysis shall be
23,000 ksi [159 MPa] except for pre-stretched cables 2-9/16 in. [65 mm] diameter and smaller, a modulus of elasticity
of 24,000 ksi [166 MPa] shall be used.
Proof Loading of Assemblies
Factory installed end sockets shall be proof loaded to 55 percent of the manufacturers rated breaking strength of
the cable and held for a minimum of three cycles with a minimum duration of five minutes for each cycle.
Articulation
Articulation at both ends of guy assemblies shall be provided for assemblies consisting of non-metallic guys with rigid
end connections such as end sockets or similar devices that do not include low frequency dampers. Articulation shall
provide a minimum 10o rotation in both the vertical and the horizontal directions
Guy Dampers
For guyed masts with structure heights above 1200 ft [366 m], high frequency dampers shall be provided for cables
with rigid end connections such as bridge sockets or similar devices unless otherwise determined by a site-specific
analysis.
Initial Tension
The initial tension in guys, for design purposes, at an ambient temperature of 60o F [16o C] shall be within upper and
lower limits of 15 and 7 percent, respectively, of the manufacturers rated breaking strength of the strand. Values of
initial tension beyond these limits may be used provided consideration is given to the sensitivity of the structure to
variations in initial tension. The design ambient temperature may be adjusted based on site-specific data.
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Insulators
i = 0.5 for non-metallic fail-safe insulators
i = 0.4 for other non-metallic insulators
Other Requirements
Insulator assemblies shall be proof loaded to 60 percent
of the manufacturers rated ultimate strength.
Insulator manufacturers shall provide the expected life of
base and guy insulators.
Foundations
Recommends a geotechnical report for Class I and II structures
Requires a geotechnical investigation for Class III structures
Use Factored Load Reactions
s = 0.50 for bearing on rock or soil for bases of guyed masts including spread
footings driven piles, drilled caissons, steel grillages. (Approximate FS = 2.72)
s = 0.75 for bearing on rock or soil for bases of self-supporting structures including
spread footings, mats, driven piles, drilled caissons, steel grillages. (Approximate
FS = 1.81)
s = 0.75 for pull-out or uplift in rock or soil for foundations and anchorages including
spread footings, deadman anchors, drilled caissons, steel grillages and battered
piles. (Approximate FS = 1.81)
s = 0.50 for pull-out or uplift in rock or soil for foundations and anchorages which
utilize one rock/soil bolt, dowel or anchoring device. (Approximate FS = 2.72)
s = 0.40 for pull-out or uplift in rock or soil for foundations and anchorages which
utilize non-battered piles with a tapered cross-section. (Approximate FS = 3.4)
s = 0.75 for friction or lateral resistance of soil or rock for all types of foundations.
(Approximate FS = 1.81)
Note: assumes the aggregate factor applied to the

reactions is approximately 1.36. A simplification.
Minimum Frost depth is now required.
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Plans, Assembly Tolerances and

Marking

Marking
The tower plans shall detail the following data for the
site specified used in the structural analysis:
Basic wind speed (3 second gust, 50 year return period) without ice.
Basic wind speed (50 year return period) with ice.
Design ice thickness (50 year return period).
Exposure category (B, C or D) for the site specified.
Structure classification (I, II, or III) used to classify the structure.
Topography category (1,2, 3,4, or 5).
Earthquake spectral response acceleration at short periods.
Foundation reactions for the loading combinations considered.
Soil design parameters or source of data.
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Marking
The erectors responsibility is clearer

Drawings must show the details and markings required
to allow the proper installation of the structure.
Must include:
Member sizes
Member yield strength
Grade of structure bolts
Foundation reactions based upon factored loads
Loading:
Antennas: Height, quantity, model, number and size of lines

Mounts: Height, quantity, model, number and size of lines
Or, the total effective projected area representative of all of the
antennas and mounts at each elevation

Marking
Tolerances Well defined in the standard. I do not consider them
conservative if your goal is to guarantee a user friendly assembly of the
structure. Actual tolerances will be a product of the manufacturers
philosophy and quality philosophy.
Markings members must be permanently labeled (character height )
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Maintenance and Condition

Assessment
Maintenance and condition assessment shall be performed
as follows:
Three-year intervals for guyed masts and five-year intervals for
self-supporting structures.
After severe wind and /or ice storms or other extreme conditions.
Shorter inspection intervals may be required for Class III
structures and structures in coastal regions, in corrosive
environments, and in areas subject to frequent vandalism.
Existing Structures - Defined

As a minimum, existing structures shall be analyzed in accordance with this
Standard, regardless of the standard used for the design of the original
structure, under any of the following conditions:
a change in type, size, or number of appurtenances such as
antennas, transmission lines, platforms, ladders, etc.
a structural modification, excepting maintenance, is made to the
structure
a change in serviceability requirements
a change in the classification of the structure to a higher class in
accordance with Table 2-1.
Note: Existing structures need not be re-analyzed for each revision of this
Standard unless there are changed conditions as outlined above .
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Existing Structures
Versions C to F
The engineer performing an analysis of an
existing structure can perform an analysis in
accordance with previous revisions of the
standard for informational purposes only.
Previous versions of the standard are
considered to be legally obsolete. (What is
considered the Standards of the Practice of the
Engineering Profession?)
Must perform modifications in accordance with
the latest revision of the standard.
Existing Structures Types of Analysis
Feasibility Structural Analysis
Defines impact of proposed changes

Macro view of the structure
Does not include connections
May assume the structure is properly constructed
maintained.
and
Rigorous Structural Analysis
May assume the structure is properly constructed and

maintained.
Use to determine the final acceptance of proposed changes.
Must determine the overall stability and adequacy of the
structural members, foundations and connection details.
Foundation analysis must be site specific
Assumptions about details that are not visible or cannot be
discerned without extensive field testing is acceptable.
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Existing Structures The

minimums
The report must state the type of analysis performed.
A feasibility report shall state that final acceptance of
changed conditions shall be based upon a rigorous
structural analysis.
Exemptions from the requirements of the main body:
Minimum mast shear and torsion
Minimum bracing resistance
Climbing facilities
Etc. See section 15.6
Existing Structures - Modifications

Must be based upon a Rigorous Structural Analysis
Design Document shall be prepared indicating
modifications
Prior to implementation of the modifications the data
designated by the engineer shall be verified
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Annex A Procurement and User

Guidelines
Formerly called Customer Checklist
Intended to guide purchaser
Points the Purchaser to issues of concern
Sets default values.
Annex B - County listings

Lists the maximum and minimum values for
Wind, V
Wind on Ice, Vi
Ice, ti
Short period Ss
Pay attention to the notes, they will highlight

special wind regions.
Use the maximum if you do not have a site
location within a county.
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Annex C Microwave Antennas

Remain unchanged.
Values are tailored to the 3-second gust
Annex D Twist and Sway

Remain conceptually unchanged
Added equations, eliminated graphs
Annex E What is a Guy Rupture?

When does it apply?
It is a technique used to ensure tensile capacity in the leg connections.
It applies when the leg splices do not have a minimum design strength
equal to the lower of 33% of the design compression force at the
splice or 500 kips. Must include eccentricities.
If you meet the leg splice criteria, the guy rupture criteria is an option.
Very controversial
Guy 2
Fdyn
(Applied to mast without guys)
F
Deflection
(For Curve 1)
Guy 3
Deflection
(For Curve 2)
Elevation
Plan at Ruptured Guy Level
Figure E-1: Guy Rupture Condition
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Annex E Guy Rupture

An accurate analysis of a guyed mast for the dynamic
effects caused by the sudden rupture of a guy is very
complicated as it depends on the characteristics of the
rupture, the damping of the structure, the vibration of the
guys and the mast, etc.
As a result an equivalent, simplified static approach is
employed to simulate the behavior of the structure
immediately after a guy rupture.
Annex F Presumptive Soil The

death of normal soil and the future.
Normal Soil is abolished.
Broken into two soil types:
Sand
Clay
Table F-1: Presumptive Soil Parameters:
Ultimate
Bearing
(psf)
[kPa]
(lb/ft3 )
[kN/m3]
c
(psf)
[kPa]
Shallow
Fnds.
Deep
Fnds.
Sf
(psf)
[kPa]
k
(pci)
[kN/m3]
110
[17]
1000
[48]
5000
[240]
9000
[431]
500
[24]
150
[41,000]
.01
30
110
[17]
3000
[144]
7000
[335]
500
[24]
35
[9,500]
N/A
Soil
Type
N
(blows/ ft)
[blows /m]
(deg)
Clay
8 [26]
Sand
10 [33]
50
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Annex G Geotechnical
Investigations
Lists the minimum data that should be included in a soil
report.
Includes Soil pH and resistivity (Corrosion Control).
A listing that can be given to the Geotechnical Engineer
Issues postponed to revision H and

Beyond.
Fatigue
Monopole Base Plate Design
Stress Concentrations
New Technology
Aluminum
ASD
Corrections and adjustments
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John R. Erichsen, P.E., S.E.

Revision G Philosophy Why

Computing Resources Implicit impact

Research Implicit Impact

Revision G Philosophy Why

Revision G Philosophy Why

Development of National Ice Loads

Revision G Philosophy Why

Loads Different Type

Developing a Wind Load

What is the local environment?

Class I 25 year return Period

Class II 50 year return Period

Class III 100 year return Period

Exposure Categories Exposure B

Urban and Suburban

Exposure Categories Exposure C

Open terrain with scattered obstructions having

This category includes flat, open country,

Exposure Categories Exposure D

Shift from Fastest mph to

Wind on Ice & Ice

Wind on Ice & Ice

Columbia River Basin

Lake Superior Region

Terrain Features (Topography)

EIA Standard has adopted the 5 categories defined by ASCE

2-D Ridge or 3-D Axisymmetrical Hill

Structures A & B Category 1

Structures A & B Category 1

A hill is a rise from

Structures A & B Category 1

A ridge is a rise from average

For topographic category 5, Kzt shall be based on recognized

Default Environmental Values

Area calculations derived utilizing a standardized approach

Design Wind Force on Appurtenances

The design wind force on appurtenances (either discrete or linear

Where (EPA)A = Ka[(EPA)N cos2() + (EPA)T sin2()]

(EPA)N = (Ca AA)N

Equivalent flat plate areas based on Revision C of this Standard shall be

Wind Speed Domains

Subcritical Reynolds Numbers, Re < 2.78 x 105

Windspeed Domain Subcritical to

Windspeed Domain Subcritical to

Windspeed Domain Subcritical to

(9) 1 5/8 in. diameter

(12) 1 5/8 in. diameter

Triangular Cross Section

Square Cross Section

Lines and Monopoles

Mount loads will be defined and calculation procedures are established.

Divided into broad approaches

Symmetrical Frame/Truss Platform

0.75 REDUCTION FACTOR NOT ALLOWED

Ka = 0.8 can be applied to

0.75 REDUCTION FACTOR APPLIES

Figure 2-6: Multiple Mounting Frames

Ka = 0.8 can be applied to

Figure 2-7: Symmetrical Frame/Truss Platforms

Ka = 0.8 can be applied to

Mounts Universal Issues

Seismic Earthquake Loads